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Capsum, Curie Co. and P2 Science Collaborate on Dualité Molécul’hair Two-phase Hair Treatment

Capsum's dual-phase delivery technology allows the two formulas to be stored and dispensed side-by-side together without the need for a plastic chamber partition.

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Seppic Innovation Focus: Sensitive Skin, Natural G/O Emulsion and 'Beauty Box Office Movie Hit' Concepts

Through a showcase of advanced actives and excipients, the company emphasized how carefully selected ingredients can deliver both performance and consumer appeal.

The ingredient is derived from the skin of wild-growing rosehip berries, a plant material historically used for its health-promoting properties.

Finzelberg to Present Agilirose Beauty Nutricosmetic at Vitafoods Europe

Agilirose Beauty is designed for use in beauty-from-within applications and was developed to complement collagen-based supplements.

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Syensqo, Bota Bio Partner to Develop Bio-Based Hair and Scalp Care Ingredients

By leveraging Bota Bio’s advanced protein engineering platform and Syensqo’s four decades of hair care expertise, the partnership aims to create breakthrough ingredients addressing hair repair and growth.

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Lipoid Kosmetik Awarded for Sustainable Sourcing, Enhanced Skin Delivery and Gentle Exfoliation

MorinGuard is an upcycled anti-inflammatory, the PhytoSolve range is engineered to amplify actives delivery, and the company's Peeling Complex offers gentle exfoliation.

Structure Silk is a starch-derived rheology modifier that functions as a texturizer and film-former, suitable for skin care and hair styling emulsions.

Nouryon Introduces Three Innovations to Elevate Sustainable Hair Styling, Skin/Hair Care

Structure Silk is a starch-derived rheology modifier, Armocare Aqua 12 is non-quarternary hair conditioner and Demeon ReNu 100 is a renewable propellant.

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Grant Industries Debuts Granpowder CSC Biodegradable, High-Performance Microplastics Replacement

Made from food-grade cornstarch and calcium silicate, this biodegradable powder is engineered with proprietary surface-coating technology to deliver both environmental benefits and exceptional product performance.

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Inolex Appoints Bradley Cook EVP of Global Manufacturing, Scales Up Sustainable Offerings

"With Bradley at the helm, we’re taking a critical look at how our sustainable technologies become even more sustainable..."

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BASF Presents Sustainable CAPB Derived from Rainforest Alliance-certified Coconut Oil

According to BASF, the Rainforest Alliance certification aims to improve the livelihoods of farmers, protect forests and act against climate change.

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Poll Results: What's the Biggest Challenge to Creating Natural Formulations?

We asked you, in a recent social media poll: What's the biggest challenge to creating natural formulas? Here's what you said.

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[podcast] First Impression Study Confirms: Unique Microalgae Help Skin to Help Itself

CutiGuard CLR taps into the adaptability of the red alga Galdieria sulphuraria to improve skin tone and radiance. To demonstrate this, CLR Berlin designed a novel first impressions study. Learn more from this sponsored podcast. It's free.

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Reconnecting with Bio-Botanica® An Interview with Jason Katsoris, B2B Marketing Manager

"We supply botanical extracts rooted in traditional herbal use for topical applications..." says Jason Katsoris, B2B marketing manager for Bio-Botanica, in this sponsored article. Read on to be re-acquainted with the company.

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Skin Care Gets Smarter: Exploring Advanced Ingredient Technologies

Here we explore some of the most advanced ingredients in skin care and how they are revolutionizing the industry. With advances in technology, manufacturers and brands can design products and formulas that adjust to the skin’s unique needs.

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Mane Kancor Wins 23rd European BSB Innovation Award for Purakan

Mane Kancor secures the 23rd European BSB Innovation Award 2025 for Purakan, a patented natural anti-dandruff solution using upcycled ingredients and sustainable sourcing programs that support over 6,000 farmers.

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Rahn AG Debuts Yerbaluxe-Crown Conditioner, Yerbaluxe-Pearl Nutricosmetic, Myramaze-Pure Scalp Restorer and Highlights 'Hair Cycling'

"By integrating Yerbaluxe-Crown into hair care products, cosmetic chemists can deliver solutions for tangle-free, easy-to-manage hair for consumers with diverse hair types."

There is a cultural/quasi-political dimension to some beauty ingredient trends; beef tallow and seed oils are just the latest.

Seed Oils Join Beef Tallow in the Beauty Ingredient Culture Wars

Participating brands include Saturée, a skin care brand "made without PUFA-rich [polyunsaturated fatty acid] seed oils, with only stable saturated fats, and pro-metabolic active ingredients."

We're also likely to see increased customization, with exosome blends tailored to individual skin types and concerns. Imagine a future where you can select specific plant exosome formulations based on a detailed analysis of a client's skin needs, creating truly personalized treatment protocols.

Harnessing Plant Exosomes for Transformative Skin Care Treatments

Plant exosome products can enhance virtually any facial treatment, but they're particularly valuable for addressing aging skin, compromised barriers, sensitivity and inflammation.

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Cellugy x Bioli Debut Bio-based EcoFlexy Rheology Modifier in Commercial Skin Care Cream

The partnership introduces Cellugy's EcoFlexy, a sustainable alternative to petrochemicals, in premium skin care amid growing regulatory pressures.